To remedy that, I gathered some of rock and soul’s best songs about giving thanks, as well as the few available tracks that do directly address the holiday (although – be forewarned – most of the latter are depressing, e.g. Mary Gauthier’s song about Thanksgiving in prison.)

Below is an updated version of “Turkey Trot,” which features a couple of added tracks (including Bonnie Raitt’s “Thank You,” John Hiatt’s “Thank You Girl,” the Drive-By Truckers’ “Thanksgiving Filter,” and Loudon Wainwright’s “Thanksgiving,” which was suggested in the comments thread of the original playlist’s post.)

As I said last year, some of the songs are genuinely warm expressions of gratitude, and some are more slyly bitter – but none of them are turkeys. Enjoy.